I couldn't quite bring myself to not start a thread about Cardiff for the upcoming season even though I doubt very much I'll bother seeing them after that bastard Tan destroyed their heritage and tradition at a stroke.

I can't remember the CCFC preseason buildup on these boards *ever* being so quiet as they are now. Even when we were right down in the basement the Bloobirds banter was way, way more lively. Amazing how quiet it is given we/they're in the Prem now.

If ever there was a barometer of the divisiveness of Tan's regime or the alienation of CCFC Urbs, and by definition the wider Bluebird community, this would be a pretty good one.

Chris Ridgeway (Cakehole Presley) was inspired to write "Bluebirds Are Blue" for his daughter's partner the footballer Joe Ledley after his then team, Cardiff City, lost 3-2 to Blackpool in the play off final at Wembley. Since that time the song has grown and become a song about love, loss and redemption. It has also taken on an added dimension now that Cardiff City has changed it's team colours from blue to red. The single is taken from Chris' debut solo album out in October.

Vincent Tan’s comments completely baffle me. I find them disappointing and quite arrogant.
Bluebirds Unite have never once criticised the club for their victories and success of last season. We thank Vincent Tan for his money and input.

However, to us Cardiff City will only really be recognised for the true identity of the club we grew up with.
We believe that we are at our greatest time in football terms, but any victory will be tainted because it will not be achieved under our own brand.

He is studying the possibility of floating part of the club on the Malaysian stock exchange.Tim Hartley, chairman of the Cardiff City Supporters Trust, said most fans welcomed the deal but not everyone would be happy about Mr Hammam's return to the club as honorary life president.

Mr Hartley told BBC Radio Wales more transparency was needed about the arrangement to explain to fans what exactly has been agreed to show, for example, what portion of debt has been converted to equity.

"What we are moving towards is a debt-free club which will be financially sound which, ultimately, will be attractive to investors," said Mr Hartley.

Hammam is the new Cardiff City life president. And in this case, he says, life means life.

“This is my right, not something which has been bestowed on me,” said Hammam. “It is a ceremonial role, but I am a figurehead for the club. Vincent Tan leads the way and I will back him in any way I can.”

Cardiff City have very kindly taken over and closed down the facebook page that I have been running for over 3 years and spent many hours on. Guess they didn't like the competition of over 27k followers

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CCFC may have the greater claim over the page, but you think they'd at least write to the guy first.